Blackcat99

Blackcat99

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  1. Do you believe animals have a sixth sense towards death?

    Blackcat99 replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    My cats are psychic and it makes me mad. :mad:I usually feed them early in the morning when I have to work. On my days off, they will usually let me sleep if I am really asleep. Sometimes, I am awake...

  2. RN told she will now get LPN wages

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    OMG!!!!! The LPN was making $2 an hour more than you the RN!!!!! Unbelievable!!!!!! Good grief, I've never heard of such a thing. What was that agency thinking?????? Just when I think I have heard it...

  3. RN told she will now get LPN wages

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Smartnurse1982. So this has happened to you too!!!! Please tell us exactly what happened to you. I am very curious as to what lies your agency told you.

  4. 1+ 2+ 3+ Edema Rating Scale?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know I use to know this but now I have forgotten How do you tell if someone has 1+ or 2+ or 3 + edema in their legs? Thanks Pitting Edema Pitting vs Unpitting Edema...

  5. RN told she will now get LPN wages

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks again. This is a medicaid client and I think the agency is lying to this nurse. I know the paperwork in the chart for this client specifically says "RN or LPN to care for the child". I am...

  6. RN told she will now get LPN wages

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks all so much. I talked to the RN and this is the story the agency told her. The agency told her that it had to do with the payor source. They feel if an LPN can do the job then there is no need...

  7. I made a mistake :( worried about losing my job....advice?

    Blackcat99 replied to claireb's topic in Psychiatric

    Welcome to the "real world of nursing." I don't know if you will get a write up, suspension or fired. You did the right thing by telling the truth. Just keeping telling the truth and hope for the...

  8. Medication Errors and Write-ups

    Blackcat99 replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I use to work in LTC many years ago. I remember that the LTC had a big 3 page medication error report form that needed to be filled out when a medication error occured. The DON said that whoever found...

  9. New Grad Home Health

    Blackcat99 replied to kasendamiles86's topic in Home Health

    Most home health jobs require one year of experience. Stay where you are and get your one year of experience. Yes, I know you hate it. I hated working in LTC too. I am now in home care and I love it....

  10. RN told she will now get LPN wages

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks caliotter3. I'm glad to hear that it does not happen often. I bet they were thinking that she was indeed attached to the child and would accept LPN wages. I think they are going to end up...

  11. Lack of supplies to do home care?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    No, this is my regular client who lives only 15 minutes away from me. Thank Goodness. Mom and I are getting along better these days so I am staying with this client for now. Business has been slow...

  12. Lack of supplies to do home care?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks Caliotter3. Yikes-you had no toilet paper either and your client had frequent diarrhea!!!!! I hope that doesn't happen to me next. When I first started, there was kleenex and paper towels. Now...

  13. Should I walk away from this job?

    Blackcat99 replied to hotflashion's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No, don't just walk away from this job. With all of the nurses being unable to find a new job be careful. Look for a new job and then after you are actually hired at your new job then give your 2 week...

  14. Lack of supplies to do home care?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks tothepointeLVN and ArwenEvenstar. You're both right. I guess I shouldn't give up. I need to be more assertive and firm. I guess I'm just tired of feeling like a "beggar." I feel like saying to...

  15. Got a little question for you, Hospice nurses!

    Blackcat99 replied to AggieNurse2B's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I think you should respect her wishes to not have visitors. I think sending things in the mail is very nice and I think she would appreciate some flowers too. Let her know that if she ever changes her...

  16. Given another patient's medication to satisfy MAR.What do you do? Orientee

    Blackcat99 replied to rn_nxt_dr's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Welcome to the "real world" of nursing. I can't tell you how many times I have had to "steal" in order to give the required medications. Yes, some nurses think they don't need to re-order meds like...

  17. My name is Blackcat and I'm a Food addict

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks all. Yes, my name is still blackcat and yes I am still a food addict. In fact, I have to get ready in a few minutes to go to my local OA meeting this morning. I would definately recommend OA...

  18. My name is Blackcat and I'm a Food addict

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Friends. I am in recovery and will have 2 years of abstinence from food addiction on March 29th. At age 52-53 I lost 125 pounds. I have kept it off for one year. Thank you Food Addicts Anonymous...

  19. Did I make the right decision

    Blackcat99 replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in Private Duty

    TothepointeLVN. I am so sorry to hear about your awful experiences with your new case. That sounds crazy you having to do all of the day shift work including a bed bath on night shift!!!! I really...

  20. Started a new job, and wondering if these are signs of bad things to come

    Blackcat99 replied to 2010NewRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I went to nursing school many many years ago I was told to always use alcohol wipes for the injection site. At one of my last jobs I swear I think I was the only one. The only thing I could think...

  21. Started a new job, and wondering if these are signs of bad things to come

    Blackcat99 replied to 2010NewRN's topic in General Nursing

    My advice is that you keep your mouth shut. Don't worry about what this person is doing or not doing. Don't criticize or complain about others. At my last nursing job, hardly anyone used alcohol...

  22. Did I make the right decision

    Blackcat99 replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in Private Duty

    Congratulations tothepointeLVN on getting a new case. I wonder if your old case will call you back when your client keeps missing the bus. Smartnurse I had never thought of having a different client...

  23. Give prn meds because Mom said to give it?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks caliotter 3. Yes, I have also heard the opinion that we are suppose to do what Mom says to do. I heard that if you don't want to do what Mom says that Mom will call the agency and will tell...

  24. Give prn meds because Mom said to give it?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks all for your imput. Yes, I think the doctor would go along with what Mom wants. Therefore, it shouldn't be too difficult to get the prn orders

  25. Do you have to do constant interaction with your DD patient?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks. I think Mom has already changed her mind. She removed the radio from the child's room for 2 days after she said she wanted the child to hear music instead of TV. When I arrived at her home...